Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Bank certificates of deposit
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities
Number of financial institutions company purchased money market funds from
Fair Value Disclosure, Number of Financial Institutions
Fair Value Disclosure, Number of Financial Institutions
Money Market, net asset value, per share
Money Market Net Asset Value Per Share Fair Value Disclosure
Money Market Net Asset Value Per Share Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange forward contracts - assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange forward contracts - liabilities
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Reclassification in Q1 Fiscal 2016
Reclassification in Q1 Fiscal 2016 [Member]
Reclassification in Q1 Fiscal 2016 [Member]
Reclassification in Q2 Fiscal 2016
Reclassification in Q2 Fiscal 2016 [Member]
Reclassification in Q2 Fiscal 2016 [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Adjustment
Scenario, Adjustment [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Amount included in costs of revenues
Cost of Sales [Member]
Amount included in other expense
Other Expense [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Total Revenue
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Mobile Telephone Networks
Mobile Telephone Networks [Member]
Mobile Telephone Networks [Member]
Motorola
Motorola [Member]
Motorola [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Fiscal period duration
Fiscal Period Duration
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Advance payments and unearned income
Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current
Unearned income
Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Advance payments and unearned income
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Restricted cash
Other Restricted Assets, Current
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Product warranty period
Product Warranty Period
Product Warranty Period
Ownership percentage by parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Total foreign exchange loss, net
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Retirement plan expense
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Common Stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Reverse stock split conversion ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted stocks and units and performance shares and units
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares and Units [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares and Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total potential shares of common stock excluded
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance and Benefits
Employee Severance [Member]
Facilities and Other
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Fiscal 2016 - 2017 Plan
Fiscal Thousand Sixteen to Seventeen Plan [Member]
Fiscal Thousand Sixteen to Seventeen Plan [Member]
Fiscal 2015 - 2016 Plan
Fiscal Two Thousand Fifteen - Sixteen Plan [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand Fifteen - Sixteen Plan [Member]
Fiscal 2014-2015 Plan
Fiscal Two Thousand Fourteen-Fifteen Plan [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand Fourteen-Fifteen Plan [Member]
Fiscal 2013-2014 Plan
Fiscal Two Thousand Thirteen-Fourteen Plan [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand Thirteen-Fourteen Plan [Member]
Fiscal 2011 Plan
Fiscal Two Thousand Eleven Plan [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand Eleven Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability, beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Charges, net
Restructuring Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Noncash adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring liability, end of period
Lease termination fees
Operating Lease, Contract Termination Fees
Operating Lease, Contract Termination Fees
Lease termination fees payment period
Operating Lease, Contract Termination Fees, Payment Period
Operating Lease, Contract Termination Fees, Payment Period
Current portion of restructuring liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Long-term portion of restructuring liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Australia
AUSTRALIA
Africa
Africa [Member]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Office Building at Santa Clara, California
Office Building at Santa Clara, California [Member]
Office Building at Santa Clara, California [Member]
Office building at Milpitas, California
Office building at Milpitas, California [Member]
Office building at Milpitas, California [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Corporate Headquarters
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Office Space (in sq ft)
Area of Real Estate Property
Lessee term
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Future minimum commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Rental expense for operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Purchase obligations
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Other commitment
Other Commitment
Guarantee term
Term of Financial Guarantees
Term of Financial Guarantees
Commercial commitments, outstanding
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Damages claimed by plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Fair Value Measurements Of Assets And Liabilities
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock Options, Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding as of July 3, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Options outstanding as of July 1, 2016
Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options outstanding as of July 3, 2015, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding as of July 1, 2016, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding as of July 3, 2015, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options Exercisable as July 1, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options vested and expected to vest as of July 1, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options exercisable as of July 1, 2016 Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested and expected to vest as of July 1, 2016 Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding as of July 1, 2016, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable as of July 1, 2016, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested and expected to vest as of July 1, 2016, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable as of July 1, 2016, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options vested and expected to vest as of July 1, 2016, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Schedule of Net Foreign Exchange Loss
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Gain and Loss by Income Statement Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Gain and Loss by Income Statement Location [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowances for collection losses
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation loss
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Uncollectible accounts charged off, net of recoveries
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Selling and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Options
Restricted stock awards and units
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance shares and market condition shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Total Aviat Networks Stockholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance in shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Fractional shares buyback and other, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Fractional shares buyback and other
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Balance in shares
Balance
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation
Provision for uncollectible receivables
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Charges for inventory and customer service inventory write-downs
Inventory Write-down
Gain on disposition of WiMAX business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Loss (gain) on disposition of property, plant and equipment, net
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Unbilled costs
Increase (Decrease) in Unbilled Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Customer service inventories
Increase Decrease in Customer Service Inventories
Increase decrease in customer service inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable or receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable
Other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchase of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Repayments of borrowings
Repayments of Debt
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Payments on capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Non-cash investing activities
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Reclassification of property, plant and equipment to inventory
Reclassification of PPE to Inventory
Reclassification of PPE to Inventory
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Unbilled costs
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Customer service inventories
Inventory, Parts and Components, Net of Reserves
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other assets, including restricted cash
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total long-term assets
Assets, Noncurrent
TOTAL ASSETS
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Restructuring liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Reserve for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 5,261,041 and 5,208,200 shares issued and outstanding as of as of July 1, 2016 and July 3, 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Aviat Networks stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary Results of Operations for the WiMax Business
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (“CTA”)
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Hedging Derivatives
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Less: reclassification for amounts included in net loss
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Balance at end of period
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Cash Flow Hedges
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of AOCI
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenue, Net
Cost of revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Net income (loss)
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Software
Software Development [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Revenue and Credits [Abstract]
Advanced payments
Customer Advances, Current
Unearned income
Deferred Revenue, Current
Advance payments and unearned income
Excess and obsolete inventory charges
Excess and Obsolete Inventory Charges
Excess and Obsolete Inventory Charges
Customer service inventory write-downs
Customer Service Inventory Write Down
Customer Service Inventory Write Down
Charges for inventory and customer service inventory write-downs
As % of revenue
Excess and Obsolescence Charge as Percentage of Revenue
Excess and Obsolescence Charge as Percentage of Revenue
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
WiMAX
WiMAX [Member]
WiMAX [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from contingent payments
Proceeds from Contingent Payments
Proceeds from Contingent Payments
Discontinued operations contingent consideration
Discontinued Operations Contingent Consideration
Discontinued Operations Contingent Consideration
Potential cash payments to EION for collections of WiMAX receivables
Discontinued Operations Potential Cash Payments to Acquiree
Discontinued Operations Potential Cash Payments to Acquiree
Payment on divestiture payables
Payment on Divestiture Payables
Payment on Divestiture Payables
Write-off of accrued liabilities due to EION
Divestiture Payable Write-Off
Divestiture Payable Write-Off
Accrued Liabilities related to disposition of WiMAX
Accrued Liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Income from operations of WiMAX
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss)
Gain on disposal
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Current provision (benefit):
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred provision (benefit):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred provision (benefit)
Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes from continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense (benefit)
Statutory U.S. federal tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Pre-tax income (loss)
Valuation allowance released
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Operating loss carryforwards, domestic
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Tax credit carryforward, amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Operating loss carryforwards, foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Income tax basis difference in foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Inland Revenue, Singapore (IRAS)
Inland Revenue, Singapore (IRAS) [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits may change in the next twelve months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Tax refund
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal year
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Warranty provision recorded during the period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Consumption during the period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Balance as of the end of the period
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2007 Stock Plan
2007 Stock Plan [Member]
2007 Stock Plan [Member]
Market Based Stock Units (MSU)
Market Based Stock Units (MSU) [Member]
Market Based Stock Units (MSU) [Member]
Expected dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted average grant date fair value per share granted (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Compensation Expense for Share-based Compensation Awards
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Activities
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Additional Information of Stock Options
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]
Status of Restricted Stock
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Market Condition Award Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Market Condition Award, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of market condition awards including, but not limited to: (a) expected term, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.
Status of Performance-based Shares
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Current
Less: allowances for collection losses
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Revenue
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Net loss attributable to Aviat Networks
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Per share data:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic and diluted net loss per common share (1)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facility And Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Components
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Deferred cost of revenue included within finished goods
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs, Gross
Consigned inventories included within raw materials
Other Inventory, Materials, Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment, Gross
Statutory U.S. federal tax rate
Valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Foreign non-deductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Foreign
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Foreign
State and local taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Foreign income taxed at rates less than the U.S. statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Dividend from foreign subsidiary
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Foreign branch income/withholding taxes
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Witholding Taxes
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Withholding Taxes
Change in uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued commissions
Accrued Sales Commission, Current
Accrued warranties
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Divestiture
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock
Performance Shares
Vesting Options [Axis]
Vesting Options [Axis]
Vesting Options [Axis]
Vesting Options [Domain]
Vesting Options [Domain]
Vesting Options [Domain]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 1
Stock Options, Vesting Option 1 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 1 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 2
Stock Options, Vesting Option 2 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 2 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 3
Stock Options, Vesting Option 3 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 3 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 4
Stock Options, Vesting Option 4 [Member]
Stock Options, Vesting Option 4 [Member]
Restricted Stock, Option 1
Restricted Stock, Option 1 [Member]
Restricted Stock, Option 1 [Member]
Restricted Stock, Option 2
Restricted Stock, Option 2 [Member]
Restricted Stock, Option 2 [Member]
Restricted Stock, Option 3
Restricted Stock, Option 3 [Member]
Restricted Stock, Option 3 [Member]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
First tranche of vesting
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Second tranche of vesting
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Number of stock incentive plans
Number of Stock Incentive Plans, Share-based Compensation Arrangement
Number of Stock Incentive Plans, Share-based Compensation Arrangement
Option expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Annual vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Number of shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Employee stock purchase plan, percentage discount from fair market value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Employee stock purchase plan, purchase period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Purchase Shares, Purchase Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Purchase Shares, Purchase Period
Number of shares issued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Nonvested awards, unrecognized compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Nonvested awards, expense expected to be recognized, weighted average-period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Closing price of common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Closing Price of Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Closing Price of Common Stock
Fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustments for (gain) loss included in net loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Net change in unrealized (loss) gain on hedging activities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to Aviat Networks
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND
Other countries
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Shares outstanding as of July 3, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Shares outstanding as of July 1, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Shares outstanding as of July 3, 2015, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares outstanding as of July 1, 2016, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
North America
North America [Member]
Africa and Middle East
Africa and Middle East [Member]
Africa and Middle East [Member]
Europe and Russia
Europe and Russia [Member]
Europe and Russia [Member]
Latin America and Asia Pacific
Latin America and Asia Pacific [Member]
Latin America and Asia Pacific [Member]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Amortization of intangible assets
Restructuring charges
Total
Certain Operating Expenses
Certain Operating Expenses
Income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document [Domain]
Document [Domain]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Performance Share Awards, Shares [Roll Forward]
Forfeited due to target thresholds not achieved
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeiture Due To Performance Criteria Not Met, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeiture Due To Performance Criteria Not Met, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited due to terminations
Performance Share Awards, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Forfeited due to target thresholds not achieved, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeiture Due To Performance Criteria Not Met, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeiture Due To Performance Criteria Not Met, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited due to terminations, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of period
Additions for tax positions in current periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions in prior periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases for tax positions in prior periods
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases related to change of foreign exchange rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Decreases related to change of foreign exchange rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of period
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Adjustments to Inventory
Schedule of Inventory Write Downs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory Write Downs[Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule Advanced payments and Unearned Income
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Preferred Stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Revenue by Country
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Nigeria
NIGERIA
% of Total Revenue
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Revenue by Country
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Country
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivables, Major Customers and Other Significant Concentrations
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranties
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Retirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Nonpension Benefits, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Product Sales and Services
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Presentation of Transactional Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Government Authorities
Transactional Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Transactional Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development Costs
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes and Related Uncertainties
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Income (Loss) per Share of Common Stock
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under All Non-cancelable Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Current
Current [Member]
Current [Member]
Non-Current
Noncurrent [Member]
Noncurrent [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Accruals and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Bad debts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Stock compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Unrealized exchange gain/loss
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Tax loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Branch undistributed earnings reserve
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred tax assets, current
Deferred tax assets, noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities, current
Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue from product sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Revenue from services
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total revenues
Cost of revenues:
Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract]
Cost of product sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of services
Cost of Services
Total cost of revenues
Gross margin
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other expense
Other Nonoperating Expense
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to Aviat Networks
Amount attributable to Aviat Networks
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Net loss from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Aviat Networks’ common stockholders:
Continuing operations (dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Discontinued operations (dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share
Net Loss (dollars per share)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Geographical [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Prime Rate
Prime Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank [Member]
Silicon Valley Bank [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Foreign Line of Credit
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Interest rate above applicable margin
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Weight average interest rate during reporting period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Outstanding debt balance
Short-term Debt
Weighted average interest rate at period end
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Credit facility sublimit available for Singapore
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases
Credit facility, early termination fee as percentage of the revolving line
Line Of Credit Facility, Early Termination Fee Percentage
The early termination fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility under the credit facility.
Available credit under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing base, calculated amount
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Additional spread on applicable rate in event of default
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Basis Spread on Applicable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Basis Spread on Applicable Interest Rate
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Certain Charges, Expenses and Loss (Income) from Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Certain Operating Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Certain Operating Expenses [Table Text Block]
Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
14.88 - 15.60
Range1 [Member]
Range1 [Member]
20.64 - 26.28
Range2 [Member]
Range2 [Member]
27.36 - 30.72
Range3 [Member]
Range3 [Member]
31.20 - 31.20
Range4 [Member]
Range4 [Member]
32.52 - 72.00
Range5 [Member]
Range5 [Member]
77.28 - 80.76
Range6 [Member]
Range6 [Member]
14.88 - 80.76
Range7 [Member]
Range7 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Actual Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Limit (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Actual Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Limit (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number Outstanding (shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number Exercisable (shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Number of rights declared as dividend for each share of outstanding common stock
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Rights As Dividend Declared For Each Share of Common Stock
Number of rights as dividend for each share of common stock
Number of preferred stocks to be purchased with each right
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right
Exercise price of right
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Restricted Stock, Shares [Roll Forward]
Vested and released, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Vested and released, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value